Politics
Texas Legislature Hikes Age For Tobacco Use From 18 To 21
Posted on · Texas will become the 15th state to raise the minimum age to 21 if Gov. Abbott signs the bill.
Tag: public health
Health & Science
Report: Reluctance To Vaccinate Hurting Texas’ Ability To Respond To Public Health Threats
Posted on · An annual study of public health security showed Texas is lagging the nation when it comes to vaccination against both childhood illnesses and influenza.
Houston Matters
Smallpox Was Eradicated, So Why Not Measles?
Posted on · We revisit how smallpox was eliminated and discuss what lessons from that effort could apply to defeating measles.
Houston Matters
Low Health Rankings For The County, And Banning Red Light Cameras In Texas: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
How Dirt In Ireland Could Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Posted on · Houston infectious disease specialist Dr. William Miller updates us on advances in combating antibiotic resistance.
Health & Science
Harris County Ranks 53rd In Texas For County Health
Posted on · The high cost of housing means many Harris County residents have to make a tradeoff between paying the rent or mortgage and visiting the doctor.
In-Depth
Non-Toxic Time Travel: Why The Texas Renaissance Festival Is Safer Than The Real Thing
Posted on · Few would confuse the mock Renaissance village with a genuine slice of sixteenth century Europe. There’s running water, the food is safe, and there’s no danger of the plague.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Measles in Houston, And Defining Hate Crimes (Aug. 29, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn more about measles and the effectiveness of vaccination. We break down the week's big political stories. We discuss what constitutes a hate crime. And writer Attica Locke talks about her work.
Health & Science
West Nile Virus Found At 18 Locations In Harris County
Posted on · Officials say to dump standing water and wear insect repellant this summer
News
Suicide Rate Rising Fastest Among Women, CDC Says
Posted on · You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed.
News
Suicide Rates Climbing In Almost Every State, Including Texas: CDC
Posted on · Firearms are the most common method of suicide, according to the CDC
News
CDC: U.S. Suicide Rates Have Climbed Dramatically
Posted on · Guns are the most common method used for suicide, accounting for the deaths of almost half the people who kill themselves, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.
News
Where You Live Affects Your Happiness And Health, But How Exactly?
Posted on · Bike commuting, access to health care and racial diversity contribute to higher levels of well-being in communities.
News
Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sign-Up For Federal Health Options
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
News
What If We Treated Gun Violence Like A Public Health Crisis?
Posted on · The law restricts a major government public health agency's research into gun violence, which kills or injures more people than many other infectious diseases